Recent applications of black phosphorus and its related composites in electrochemistry and bioelectrochemistry: A mini review

Typical synthesis procedures and recent developments of BP and BP-related composites. [Display omitted] •Typical synthesis procedures and natural property advantages of BP are summarized.•Recent applications in electrochemistry and bioelectrochemistry are reviewed.•Major limitations and future developments are discussed. Due to the specific advantages including excellent interface activity, high photoelectric properties, fast electron transfer rate, good conductivity and biocompatibility, black phosphorus (BP) can be used in the various fields. In this review the new applications of BP and its related composites in the fields of electrochemistry and bioelectrochemistry had been summarized. The discussions included different kinds of batteries, supercapacitors, optoelectronic devices, electrochemical sensors and biosensors. Lastly the future challenges of BP-based composites in these fields are predicated.